Bangkok--25 Oct--Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings (Thailand) has today assigned AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited's (AEONTS; A-(tha)/Stable) Thai baht-denominated notes a National Rating of 'A-(tha)'. The proceeds will be used for either general corporate purposes or refinancing.
KEY RATING DRIVERS
The rating on the notes is based on AEONTS' National Long-Term Rating, as the notes represent unsubordinated and unsecured obligations of the issuer.
AEONTS' National Long-Term Rating is driven by its standalone credit profile, and reflects its market position as one of Thailand's largest consumer-finance companies with a leading presence in credit cards and personal loans.
RATING SENSITIVITIES
AEONTS' National Long-Term Rating could be affected, either positively or negatively, by substantial changes to its financial profile, for example in terms of its capitalisation, asset quality, and profitability.
For further details, please refer to Fitch Affirms AEON Thana Sinsap at 'A-(tha)'; Outlook Stable, dated 2 September 2016.